"Mattìo" Granatza
Francesco Cadinu · Sardegna
Classification
Barbagia IGT
Variety
Granatza 100%
Alcohol
13% vol
Serving Temp
12 °C
Organoleptic Notes
Intense golden yellow; aromas of Mediterranean herbs, ripe yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus peel, and saline hints; on the palate it is rich and enveloping with fresh tension and a persistent iodized, savory finish.
Winemaking
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation (no added yeasts) with 40 days of skin maceration.
Aging
4 months in amphora (coccio pesto).
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Mamoiada (Provincia di Nuoro), Sardegna, Italy
Location
Mamoiada (NU), Sardegna, Italy
Soil Composition
Decomposed granite
Vine Training
Alberello
Yield per ha
35 q/ha
Harvest & Production
Harvest
September
Production (bottles)
600
Food Pairings
Red meats, game, flavorful and/or aged cheeses, and rich dishes.